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Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River

Ponca, AR, USA

Farmhouse1800 sq. ft.

Bedrooms3

Sleeps6

Bathrooms2

Half Baths0

Min Stay2 nights

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6

Our 100-year-old farmhouse has been lovingly renovated and will accommodate 6 guests. The farmhouse retains its character through its screen doors, heart-pine wood floors, period furnishings, and wood stove. Interior furnishings were chosen to provide the plain and simple comforts of the early 20th Century.

The back porch rockers afford practically the same view today as they have for one hundred years. The house, old barn and outbuildings create a setting for you to not just see the valley, but actually be a part of it.

You can be as active as you wish—or as inactive. Watch the sun wake up the valley, experience the amazing vistas of a light-free night sky, hike the many trails along the Buffalo River, or splash in the Cold Hole, the farm's swimming hole on the river--weather permitting, of course-. Canoe, fish, cook, read, visit, explore or just laze around. This farmstay offers many ways for you to enjoy the Upper Buffalo River and the woodlands, pastures, streams, and bluffs that make up the historic Boxley Valley.

Accommodations include two bedrooms upstairs with a full bath and one bedroom downstairs with attached full bath. Common rooms include a sitting room upstairs, a living room downstairs, an eat-in kitchen, and two covered porches.

James Larkin Villines and his wife, Eliza, who built the home, did without electricity or running water until 1942; now, however, guests can enjoy central heat and air, telephone, and wifi.

We require advanced notice of at least 48 hours.

Property Manager

The Ferguson Family

Member Since 2015

Premier Partner

This HomeAway partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.

Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within one day

Speaks:

English

Calendar last updated:

Aug 13, 2018

Amenities

Internet

Air Conditioning

Swimming pool

Heater

Satellite or Cable

Washer & Dryer

Parking

TV

No Smoking

Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1

1 queen, Adjoining full bath with tub/shower

Bedroom 2

2 double, Bedroom is upstairs & has access to a full bath with shower

Bedroom 3

2 twin/ single, Bedroom is upstairs & has access to a full bath with shower

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

toilet, combination tub/shower, Bathroom is downstairs

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower, Bathroom is upstairs

Location Type

Rural

Theme

Romantic

Family

Away From It All

Historic

Sports & Activities

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Parking

Telephone

Heating

The house has central heat and air; the wood stove provides some lovely warmth on cold days and a homey glow on winter nights.

Linens Provided

Washing Machine

Clothes Dryer

Air Conditioning

Internet

Towels Provided

Wireless Internet

Wood Stove

You have to be willing to receive instructions on how to use the wood stove to use it. Misuse would be dangerous to all guests.

Hair Dryer

Living Room

Kitchen

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Coffee Maker

Pantry Items

Our extended family also uses this house on occasion, so we try to keep the pantry/kitchen stocked with a selection of spices, zip-locs, aluminum foil, plastic cups, paper napkins, etc.

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

The dining table seats six to eight comfortably.

comfy seating for 8 people

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

The house is equipped with a flatscreen and a streaming device so you can watch what you are able to stream from your phone, pad, or tablet. There is no local or cable TV.

Stereo

Books

Games

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Both a back porch and a front porch run the width of the house.

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa

Private Pool

The Cold Hole is the farm's private swimming hole on the Buffalo. Shallow in places, deep in others, it's also spring-fed, making it refreshingly cool in summer, bracingly chilly in spring & fall.

Attractions

autumn foliage

forests

waterfalls

Leisure Activities

walking

horseback riding

antiquing

eco tourism

bird watching

sight seeing

scenic drives

photography

Sports & Adventure Activities

swimming

fishing

mountain biking

fly fishing

House Rules

Check-in: 10:00 AM

Check-out: 5:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

27 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 27

Wonderful place to stay! Just what we needed!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Gwen H.

This farmstay was exactly as described! It is very peaceful, clean, and had everything we needed. It was a pleasure meeting Hubert and having him show us how to get to the Cold Hole. We enjoyed exploring the area, fishing, hiking, and especially rocking on the back porch and just chillin'. The Ferguson family responded to all our questions in a very timely manner. Thank you all! We will be back!

Submitted Jul 31, 2018

Much better than pictures reveal! Peaceful and relaxing the way God intended for life.

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Morris P.

A BIG thank you to the Ferguson Family for sharing this house with others. Lot of thought and effort went into the remodeling keeping the old character while installing the modern convenices. Myself growing up farming and cattle brought back memories of my childhood. Wife and I cooked yourselves a country breakfast you know the kind one the doctor tells you not to eat. Sat at the kitchen table while watching the morning get started. The very nice lady brought us (for my wife I'm sure) flowers from Mr. Ferguson's garden. Then we spent the day down at the Cold Hole! The Cold Hole was a special treat by it's self. Birds singing water running the shoals is all we heard for hours. For just a few days the hardest thing I had to do was decide which bathing suit to wear. Your best anniversary trip yet. We both have a passion for the Buffalo River area so the stage was set. Planning a return so. Thank you Ferguson Family again. Morris P.

Submitted Jun 21, 2018

Very relaxing weekend with friends in a perfectly peaceful setting.

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Have driven past and admired this Farmhouse many times driving through the Boxley Valley. Was very surprised and pleased to see it listed! Making reservations was quick and easy with the owners being very accomadating with my questions. The house was so much more than any of us expected. Sleeping arrangements were perfect for the 6 of us. All beds very comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked with anything you could possibly need.They provide a nice BBQ grill that came in handie a couple of times. Our favorite place was the back porch and the rockers. Mr Ferguson planted a very nice garden out back to add to the Farm experience that along with the cattle and barn. We were completly immersed. We enjoyed the Cold Hole one hot afternoon and it was named correctly! We had the opportunity to meet and visit with the patriarch Mr Ferguson who at 92 was out working in a field cutting hay! Happy we had a chance to meet him. We hope to be back in the fall for the Elk Bugling.

Submitted Jun 3, 2018

Charming and comfortable!

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Melanie D.

Lovely comfortable home with all amenities provided including cloth napkins for our use while there. It had a delightful covered porch with rocking chairs to enjoy listening to evening nature sounds. Very delightful place to stay. The owners were quickly responsive to our requests and so sweet and pleasant. Will definitely stay there again.

Submitted May 30, 2018

Quaint, comfortable, well stocked

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Dorrie G.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Plenty of towels, pillows, blankets, etc. The kitchen included basic spices. The house is comfortable and quaint. Close to lots of activities. Thanks!

Submitted May 3, 2018

Precious farmhouse, peaceful.

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Susan H.Siloam Springs

Love location in Boxley Valley with plenty of trails nearby and so comfortable. Especially loved visiting with Mr. Ferguson! He is a delight.

Submitted Mar 16, 2018

1 - 6 of 27

Map

Ponca, AR, USA

The Buffalo National River, America's first designated national river, runs through the Boxley Valley National Historic District. Our Jimmy Creek Farmstay is located in the center of the valley and is close to numerous maintained trails, Lost Valley, and several points of river access to the Upper Buffalo, which is seasonably floatable. About three miles away is the small town of Ponca where you can find licensed canoe rentals. In the area are also two zip-line operators. The river itself and the thousands of acres of wilderness surrounding it offer opportunities for photography in all seasons. The valley's resident elk and its Trumpeter Swan offer special wild-life viewing. A thirty-minute drive will put you in Jasper where you'll find several antiques stores and cafes; it's also the closest town for groceries though in Ponca you can find staples and snacks. (You can also get gas and cellphone service in Ponca.) Fayetteville is a bit over an hour from the farm. Crystal Bridges, America's newest world-class art museum in Bentonville, is approximately a two-hour drive. Both of these areas have amazing restaurants and interesting shopping. Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) is in Bentonville as well. Quirky, scenic Eureka Springs is a bit over an hour's drive, and Branson, Missouri, is about an hour and a half from the farm. Branson has a small airport. [PLEASE NOTE: Google Maps pins an inaccurate location for the farm, and we've discovered that Homeaway can't change the pin. So we've included in our photos two maps, one showing the general location of the farmstay in Northwest Arkansas, the other more exactly where it is on Hwy 43 near Ponca.]